AI and Criminal Investigations

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly reshaping modern law enforcement, and detectives are on the front lines, figuring out where it helps and where it hurts. In this episode, Dave and Steve dive deep into how AI is changing criminal investigations.They start with facial recognition, how it’s evolved, how detectives use it for suspect identification, and the tough balance between public safety and a potential police state. From there, the detectives examine predictive policing software, breaking down both its possibilities and the real-world failures that led to bans in some cities.The conversation moves into the world of cell phone forensic dumps and social media returns, where AI tools are saving detectives countless hours by sorting through overwhelming amounts of digital data. They also look at license plate readers, traffic cameras, and how AI is speeding up every day investigative work like report writing.The detectives take on the dangers of AI deepfakes in criminal cases, and how these fakes spill over into courtrooms, affecting attorneys, judges, juries, and public opinion. Finally, they tackle the bigger picture: how dangerous AI could become if it replaces human discretion, what the future of policing might look like with tech like brain implants, and why legislation will be one of the toughest battles ahead.Connect with The Detectives Podcast: https://linktr.ee/thedetectivespodcastJoin us on Patreon for early access and ad-free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/thedetectivesShop official merch: https://www.tritonpublishing.net/thedetectivespodcastDirectly support the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/thedetectivesLinks:Colorado dentist found guilty of fatally poisoning wife - ABC NewsCheerleader's mom accused of making "deepfake" videos of daughter's rivals - CBS NewsACLU v. Clearview AI | American Civil Liberties UnionThe new lawsuit that shows facial recognition is officially a civil rights issue | MIT Technology ReviewSanta Cruz is first U.S. city to ban predictive policing - Los Angeles TimesChicago police no longer using ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology; Mayor Brandon Johnson exploring other options - ABC7 ChicagoChicago-Police-Departments-Use-of-ShotSpotter-Technology.pdf